: A scammer or a compromised account sends a message claiming to have "pictures of our chat" or "leaked photos," attached as a .rar (compressed) file.
: You receive a file from a friend (whose account was likely hacked) or a stranger. pictures of chat.rar
: Once opened, it typically installs infostealers (like RedLine or Anubis) that grab your saved passwords, browser cookies, Discord tokens, and crypto wallet data. ⚠️ How the Attack Works : A scammer or a compromised account sends
: Upload suspicious files to VirusTotal to see if multiple antivirus engines flag it as dangerous. pictures of chat.rar
: Use a reputable tool like Malwarebytes or Windows Defender (Offline Scan mode) to find and remove the threat.